Kim Henderson

Kim F. Henderson serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the defense and aerospace sectors. Her role centers on planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for specialized industrial goods, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational requirements. She typically handles high-technical acquisitions involving propulsion systems, aviation components, and refined petroleum products essential to national defense infrastructure. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to secure reliable, high-performance equipment through transparent, competitive processes that prioritize technical excellence and supply chain resilience. While specific contractor names are not available, Henderson maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with Tier 1 manufacturers and Tier 2 suppliers possessing specialized engineering capabilities in aircraft power systems and lubrication technologies. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, technical documentation compliance, and performance-based contract structures. She routinely works with firms holding AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring adherence to aerospace and defense industry standards. Henderson’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing technical capability and industrial base breadth rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her approach ensures that all eligible vendors—regardless of size or certification—are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with stringent quality controls. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), where she acquires turbine components, fuel systems, and control units. She also procures lubricating oils and greases under NAICS 324191 and auxiliary aviation equipment under NAICS 336413. This deep specialization demonstrates expertise in aerospace propulsion systems and mission-critical fluid systems, positioning her as a key technical buyer in defense logistics and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) supply chains.